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Literary Agent @ DeFiore and Company

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Happy pub day to the brilliant @bethcato.bsky.social for her fabulous cozy mystery, CHEDDAR LUCK NEXT TIME! @daturabooks.bsky.social

08.04.2025 12:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Authors Against Book Bans statement about the DOE rollback on Book Bans is on our Instagram account now, and will be disseminated to media outlets tomorrow. 

AUTHORS AGAINST BOOK BANS
RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S STATEMENT SUPPORTING BOOK BANS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS

Today, the Department of Education announced plans to dismiss eleven outstanding complaints against book bans, and to eliminate the position of Book Ban Coordinator at the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). This distortion of the intended work of the OCR–the protection of civil rights and students’ freedoms in our nation's schools–is negligent, grossly un-American, and in direct conflict with freedom of speech, a bedrock right enshrined in the Constitution. 

Authors Against Book Bans unequivocally stands against all such attempts at censorship and discrimination. We stand with families, students and educators across the country who exercise free speech every time they open a book, and with the 71% of Americans who are opposed to book bans. Book bans do not protect children; history teaches us that they are a terrifying step toward tyranny.

The Authors Against Book Bans statement about the DOE rollback on Book Bans is on our Instagram account now, and will be disseminated to media outlets tomorrow. AUTHORS AGAINST BOOK BANS RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S STATEMENT SUPPORTING BOOK BANS IN AMERICAN SCHOOLS Today, the Department of Education announced plans to dismiss eleven outstanding complaints against book bans, and to eliminate the position of Book Ban Coordinator at the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). This distortion of the intended work of the OCR–the protection of civil rights and students’ freedoms in our nation's schools–is negligent, grossly un-American, and in direct conflict with freedom of speech, a bedrock right enshrined in the Constitution. Authors Against Book Bans unequivocally stands against all such attempts at censorship and discrimination. We stand with families, students and educators across the country who exercise free speech every time they open a book, and with the 71% of Americans who are opposed to book bans. Book bans do not protect children; history teaches us that they are a terrifying step toward tyranny.

Authors Against Book Bans responds to the DOE statement supporting book banning in American public schools

25.01.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 662 πŸ” 327 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 20

Adore you!!! 😜😜😜

19.12.2024 01:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No Saturday night is complete w/o digging through the compost and trash to look for your child’s retainer. #glamorous

08.12.2024 03:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
afvoc2024 Help We Need Diverse Books spread the word about Authors for Voices of Color 2024!

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WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS AFVOC 2024 Winter Auction is open! Check out the awesome offerings. I’m sharing a query critique!! πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰

02.12.2024 17:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The first Alanna book! Obsessed with that series! πŸ’•πŸ’•

22.11.2024 15:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m reading a childhood favorite to my daughter (by Tamora Pierce) and the anticipation of her enjoyment is SO intense…

22.11.2024 14:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

During a zoom w/ editors and a client yesterdayβ€” I mentioned that my kids got me pie πŸ₯§ for my birthday πŸ₯³. They misheard me and thought I said pot. Nope. My 9yo & 12yo didn’t get me pot as a present.πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜…πŸ˜…

22.11.2024 14:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, authors new to Bluesky: We've gathered a little starter pack of publishers, organizations, and publications to follow and help populate your feed with literary resources.

go.bsky.app/bQfVJ6

15.11.2024 17:40 πŸ‘ 247 πŸ” 93 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 17

It's currently Banned Books Week and I'd love to use this moment to remind you that book bans aren't about the books.

They're about silencing marginalized people (and creating the permission structure for their harm) and defunding institutions of public learning.

24.09.2024 19:29 πŸ‘ 1146 πŸ” 600 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 30

My daughter is reading & LOVING this right now!!! 😍πŸ₯°

20.09.2024 14:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Available now at your favorite digital store! Fast & Reckless: A Racing Hearts Novel by Amanda Weaver

It's heeeere! Fast & Reckless is finally out in the world! Print, e-book, and audiobook! I'm so excited. Let me know if you spot it in the wild! books2read.com/Fast-and-Rec...

10.09.2024 14:40 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy book birthday to @fayedelacour.bsky.social for THE LADY HE LOST!!! Such a hilarious, steamy and fun historical romance. πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

02.04.2024 13:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had to buy a suit for my 11yo son. Family wedding. Harrowing journey. Apparently, I’m horribly embarrassing now? Parenting goal achieved.

28.03.2024 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That series is SO good!!

23.02.2024 23:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I accidentally hit reply all when sending a pass letter to a query. That’s usually not too terrible. In this case, the author copied about 100 other agents on their query. *Cringe*

07.02.2024 21:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, I’m so sorry. Been there β€” on both sidesβ€” for various reasons. Hope you’re getting the right support.

03.11.2023 17:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In a good or bad way?

03.11.2023 14:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0